YEARLY HIGH
149.3036 IDR
YEARLY LOW
135.1976 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
141.3901 IDR

2018 RSD to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 149.3036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 135.1976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1059 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.9527 to the December average rate of 139.6526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 149.3036 was up 8.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 137.6300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RSD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 746,518 IDR
2017 Average 624,003 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 675,988 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,529.71 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

148.2673
137.0150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 140.8855, compared to 141.8946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.8855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.8946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.6621 IDR (High: 145.9364 / Low: 137.2743). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9149 IDR (High: 142.3610 / Low: 140.4461).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.6621
July Spread (Stable) ±1.9149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.3535 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 147.3296) against the same month in 2017 (average: 133.2271), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1025 (+10.59%).

2018 Avg (October) 147.3296
2017 Avg (October) 133.2271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.0827 135.1976 137.9527
February 143.7621 140.1016 141.7392
March 144.7425 142.2536 143.5662
April 144.4785 141.7392 143.3372
May 142.2947 136.8396 140.4342
June 140.7919 136.5558 138.2836
July 142.3610 140.4461 141.4287
August 142.0544 137.9026 140.0729
September 143.5414 140.5882 141.9076
October 149.3036 142.6231 147.3296
November 145.9364 137.2743 140.9761
December 141.0349 136.8651 139.6526